West Ham United head into the final day of the Premier League season needing victory against Leeds United to keep their survival hopes alive.
West Ham sit two points from safety and also face a significantly worse goal difference than the teams directly above them, meaning only a win at the London Stadium can give them a realistic chance of avoiding relegation.
Manager Nuno Espírito Santo has seen his side dragged deeper into trouble after a poor run of form that includes three straight league defeats, most recently a 3-1 loss to Newcastle United.
Despite their struggles, West Ham have lost only one of their last seven home league matches and have generally performed better against sides in the lower half of the table this season.
Leeds arrive in London in a far more comfortable position after putting together an eight match unbeaten run, their best stretch in the top flight since 2001.
Manager Daniel Farke has overseen a major defensive improvement, with only champions Arsenal FC conceding fewer goals than Leeds during that period.
However, Leeds have struggled away from home throughout the campaign, winning only two league matches on the road and keeping just two clean sheets away from Elland Road.
The previous meetings between the clubs this season have favoured Leeds. The Yorkshire side defeated West Ham 2-1 earlier in the campaign and also knocked them out of the FA Cup on penalties at the London Stadium.
West Ham will again look to captain Jarrod Bowen for inspiration. The winger has assisted eight of the club’s last 12 Premier League goals, although he has not scored in the competition for 13 matches.
Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow has also been a key figure this season, recording the highest save percentage in the Premier League.
West Ham are expected to be without Adama Traoré once again, while Leeds may choose not to risk Anton Stach after his recent injury.
Prediction: Leeds or draw looks the safest option based on current form, with the visitors arriving in stronger defensive shape while West Ham continue to struggle under pressure in crucial matches.
